Regal Peacock Wedding Color Inspiration

February 23rd, 2012, by Azure

Navy is one of the most classic and timeless colors around, and has long been a favorite among brides-to-be. In fact, I learned that at Bella Bridesmaid here in Chicago, 25% of brides that come in request either navy or grey for their b-maids. Are you surprised? I've always loved pairing navy with a variety of jewel tones and peacock feather inspiration! After all, 2012 is the year of the feather! The result is a rich, decadent wedding color palette that makes a beautiful...

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Outdoor Colorado Wedding: Rustic Elegance, Antique Charm

August 03rd, 2011, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Alison White Photography Stacy and Jason's summer wedding was held in the tiny town of Lake City, Colorado, where the bride's parents have a summer residence. The couple chose a traditional wedding ceremony venue, the Community Presbyterian Church, and then took it outside for the tented wedding reception celebration! Near the reception tent, a gorgeous chandelier hung from a tree. This luxe detail served as a prop for the photo booth, and as inspiration for the...

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Navy and Yellow Retro Real Wedding

July 28th, 2011, by Azure

Real wedding by Melissa Dunstan Photography   Katie and Jim's themed wedding in Sedona, AZ was truly one of a kind! They chose the Sycamore Springs Guest House for their outdoor wedding venue, and a chic navy blue and yellow wedding color palette. Katie donned a vintage-inspired tea length wedding dress with a cap sleeved bolero. She jazzed up her retro look with statement accessories including a funky birdcage veil, golden peep-toe wedding shoes and a chunky bridal...

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Personalized Navy and Lemon Wedding: Kelly and Jonathan

June 15th, 2011, by Azure

Featured wedding by Whitmeyer Photography Kelly and Jonathan's South Carolina wedding was one of the most love-filled celebrations I've seen! And the personalization and personality infused into their wedding day was truly incredible! The lovely couple chose the Dairy Barn in Fort Mill, SC for their wedding venue and it could not have been more perfect! Kelly wore a gorgeous strapless ivory wedding dress and her 'maids wore navy blue frocks with mix and match necklines (some...

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Nicole Miller for Your Bridesmaids: Well Worth the Investment!

March 22nd, 2011, by Azure

Nicole Miller got it oh so right with the special occasion frocks and gowns in her 2011 RTW collection! And these dresses are perfect for your bridesmaids! It seems this fab designer agreed with two of our predictions for top wedding trends of 2011- crazy for navy and mad for metallics. There are tons of elegant dresses in deep navy and midnight blue, and just as many high-glam gowns in sparkly metallic silver, copper, gunmetal and more. And while we'd love to see all your 'maids...

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Royal, Navy, Midnight, Sapphire- Dark Blues are On-Trend for 2011 Weddings!

December 29th, 2010, by Azure

Dark blues are definitely IN at the moment, and will continue to be popular color choices for 2011 weddings! Royal blue, sapphire blue, midnight blue and navy are fabulous choices for a sophisticated, regal wedding. And they're neutral enough to pair perfectly with both gilded gold and sparkling silver jewelry and accessories. Take a look at some of the chic blue frocks from Rent the Runway below. Wouldn’t your bridesmaids look lovely in one of these designer dresses? I love...

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Featured Wedding: A Seattle Cruise

August 31st, 2010, by Azure

Featured Wedding with photographs from Dusty Hoskovec and the Steamship Virginia V Collin and Katie got married on a perfect Seattle summer evening. The intimate ceremony and reception were held on the historic Steamship Virginia V allowing all of the guests to enjoy the breathtaking Pacific Northwest views! If you're getting married in the area, I highly recommend checking out this unique, intimate wedding venue. One of the things this wedding proved to me is the importance of...

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Real Wedding Inspiration: Traditional Meets Rustic Goodness in Ann Arbor, Michigan

August 24th, 2010, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Amy Carroll Photography Sara and Trevor's wedding was a mix of traditional and rustic goodness. While they chose a traditional ceremony venue (St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in Ann Arbor, MI), the wedding ceremony itself was full of their quirky personalities and lots of love and laughter. After the I Dos were complete, it was off to the University of Michigan campus for some group photos with the wedding party. For the cocktail hour and wedding reception, Sara...

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Featured Wedding: Sara and Tucker, Whidbey Island, WA 9.26.09

November 17th, 2009, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Willa Kveta Photography Sara and Tucker seem to be such a perfect fit for one another! They love to laugh at themselves, enjoy life and their friends, and are truly, deeply in love. They were so much fun to photograph! They wanted a mix of slightly traditional portraits, but mainly, fun, candid portraits that showed off their personalities. Their wedding was at Fireseed Catering, a gorgeous venue in the woods outside of Langley on Whidbey Island. I could...

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